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Supreme Court to Rule on Monsanto's Roundup Cancer Claims

1/16/2026

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The Supreme Court will decide whether claims linking Monsanto’s Roundup to cancer can proceed or be blocked by federal pesticide regulations, with arguments in spring 2026.
A jury awarded John Durnell $1.25 million after he developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Roundup.
Monsanto argues federal law preempts state claims, while Durnell cites misleading marketing.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration supports Monsanto.
Advocates removed a budget provision shielding Monsanto from future lawsuits.

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The Supreme Court will decide whether claims linking Monsanto’s Roundup to cancer can proceed or be blocked by federal pesticide regulations, with arguments in spring 2026.
A jury awarded John Durnell $1.25 million after he developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Roundup.
Monsanto argues federal law preempts state claims, while Durnell cites misleading marketing.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration supports Monsanto.
Advocates removed a budget provision shielding Monsanto from future lawsuits.